Strategic Finance & Corporate Development Lead
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About the Role
Laurel is hiring its first Strategic Finance & Corporate Development Lead to partner with the CFO and executive team on strategy, capital, and growth. The role involves financial modeling, M&A execution, fundraising, and building scalable financial infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
- Own and enhance financial models, forecasting, and annual planning processes.
- Prepare board decks, investor updates, and executive reporting materials.
- Support fundraising efforts and manage investor communications.
- Lead evaluation and execution of M&A, partnerships, and corporate development initiatives.
- Lead cross functional headcount planning and resource allocation.
- Partner cross functionally with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success on strategic planning.
- Assess market opportunities, pricing strategies, and investments.
- Develop scalable KPI frameworks, operating metrics, and reporting systems.
Requirements
- 4 8 years in IB, PE, corporate development, strategic finance, or FP&A
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Elite modeling, valuation, forecasting, and investment analysis skills
- Experience in fast moving, venture backed companies is a plus
- AI native: ability to automate manual processes using AI tools
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Overview
- Laurel is the leading AI Time platform for professional services firms.
- This is not a staff finance role; it's the first Strategic Finance & Corporate Development hire.
- The role sits at the intersection of every major company decision, partnering with the CFO and executive team.
What You'll Do
- Own and enhance financial models, forecasting, and annual planning processes.
- Prepare board decks, investor updates, and executive reporting materials.
- Support fundraising efforts and manage investor communications.
- Lead evaluation and execution of M&A, partnerships, and corporate development initiatives.
- Lead cross functional headcount planning and resource allocation.
- Partner cross functionally with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success on strategic planning.
- Assess market opportunities, pricing strategies, and investments.
- Develop scalable KPI frameworks, operating metrics, and reporting systems.
- Perform financial, competitive, and market analyses to inform long term strategy.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on high impact strategic projects.
Who You Are
- Experience: 4–8 years in IB, PE, corporate development, strategic finance, or FP&A
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills — you can present to a board
- Judgment: Balances strategic thinking with attention to detail and execution
- High Growth Edge: Experience in or with fast moving, venture backed companies is a plus
- Financial Skills: Elite modeling, valuation, forecasting, and investment analysis
- AI Native: You are already automating many of your manual processes using AI tools and AI generated code.
- Mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity; operates without a fully defined playbook
Why Join Laurel
- Significant funding from renowned venture capitalists (Google Ventures, IVP, Anthos, Upfront Ventures)
- Great employee benefits, including equity and 401K
- Bi annual, in person company off sites
- Opportunity to perform at your best while growing and making a meaningful impact
Compensation
- $170K – $200K base compensation
- Potential equity for qualifying positions
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, PTO, and retirement planning
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